One of the worst feelings in the world is finding out your privacy has been violated and your home burglarized.  The mental and emotional scars can last a lifetime.  At APM, we advocate our owners and tenants take safe preventative action towards unwanted invasions to your home.

We’ve provided a few simple tips to keep your home off a potential burglar’s radar.

Tips from a Burglar (by msemack):

• Make it difficult for someone to conceal themselves while breaking in. Avoid tall/thick shrubs around your windows and doors. Avoid privacy fences.
• Having good exterior lighting on a timer helps, but the best thing is a motion sensor floodlight. When a motion light kicks on, it says “Hey, something’s going on over here.”
• Avoid having stuff in plain sight that says “We have lots of $$$.” If you have an expensive car, keep it in a garage. If you have nice stuff in your house, keep your blinds closed. If you just bought a flatscreen, trash and conceal the box.
• Burglars case a neighborhood before they rob it. They know when you leave for work. They know when your neighbors leave for work. If you have neighbors that are home during the day, it will make your house a riskier break-in.
• If you have a security system, don’t put one of those “Protected by ADT” stickers on your door. Knowing which brand of security system can provide enough info on how to disable it. Get a generic sticker.
• Get a dog. The bark is more important than the bite. A little yappy dog can be more of a deterrent than a German Shepard.

Low Cost Items To Secure Your Home

1)  Master Lock 265DCCSEN Dual-Function Security Bar

2)  First Alert PIR725 Motion Sensing Light Socket

3)  LED Outdoor Security Floodlight with Dusk to Dawn Light Sensor, Motion Activated Protection, Super Bright

4)  Intermatic DT620 Heavy Duty Indoor Digital Plug-In Timer

5)  Lorex LW2732 Live LCD SD Recording Monitor with Two Wireless Cameras

Remember, the goal isn’t to simply make your home burglar proof.  APM suggests, following these tips to create an environment where your home becomes a less attractive target for potential burglars. Go outside, look at the surrounding homes in your area and make the appropriate adjustments to secure your investments.

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